Jon Lyle Jackson, Sr.

Jon Lyle Jackson Sr., aka, The Gospel Storm, 60, entered his rest on Tuesday, June 28, 2022. He was born February 27, 1962 in Elyria, to Nettie Mae Jackson and Willie Hollis, Sr. He was a 1981 graduate of Southview High School and a graduate of Ohio Business College. Lyle began his career in gospel music under the leadership of the late Sally Ratliff, and 'The Wonder Lady', Nettie Mae Jackson by answering the phone for the Sound in Gospel program. He also volunteered for the late Irene Starks, Lillie Mae Graham, Bro. L.T. Henry and Mattie Bright for the Friendly Promoter Club. He later joined gospel great legacy leaders James Taylor, Clarence Ballard, Curtis Brisby and Henry Dunn on WJTB 1040. In April 2016, Lyle was asked by Bishop Peter G. Tower to join Power 93.7 FM WSAV L.P. The North coast best in gospel music, where he was the conductor of the gospel train and best known for his gospel siren daily. Jon will be sorely missed by his daughters, Evangelist Anise Elliott of Columbus and Kinisha (Kenneth) Smith of Dyersburg, Tennessee; his siblings, Robert (Jackie) Jackson of Toledo, Regina (Alex) Shockley, Tammie Jackson, Kevin (Leyda) Jackson, Troy (Cassandra) Jackson, Jamie (Paula) Jackson of Texas, and Deidra Jackson; his half siblings, Dora (Arthur) McCall, Bettie (Edward) Wilson, Delois (Edward) Moore, Mary Jenkins and Ella Hollis of Norfolk, Virginia, Willie Hollis of Michigan, Howard (Chananna) Hollis of North Carolina, Reginald (Tonia) Hollis, Eugene (Priscilla) Hollis of Texas, David (Barbara) Hollis, and Tracy Hollis. Lyle was preceded in death by his parents, Nettie Mae Jackson and Willie Hollis, Sr.; son, Jon Lyle, Jr.; brother, Jackie Jackson and sister, Joanne 'Susie' Jackson. Services will be held Thursday, July 7, 2022 with a viewing from 10 a.m. until time of homegoing service at 11 a.m. at Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church, 632 W. River Rd. North, Elyria. Pastor Calvin Currie will officiate. Burial will be in Brookdale Cemetery. Online condolences at www.brownrobinsonfuneralhome.com